Summit guide
Geneva AI Summit and AI for Good 2027: how they differ
In June 2027, Geneva hosts two separate summits on artificial intelligence at Palexpo, held back to back: the Geneva AI Summit, an international summit convened by the Swiss Confederation, and the ITU's AI for Good Global Summit.
At a glance
| Geneva AI Summit 2027 | AI for Good Global Summit 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 21-22 June 2027 | 21-24 June 2027, official opening on 23 June |
| Venue | Palexpo, Geneva | Palexpo, Geneva |
| Organiser | Swiss Confederation: DETEC, with the FDFA | ITU, with 53 United Nations partners, co-convened with Switzerland |
| Nature | International summit on AI governance, the fifth in the series | United Nations platform on AI |
| Official website | genevaaisummit.swiss | aiforgood.itu.int |
The Geneva AI Summit
- The fifth international summit on AI governance, after Bletchley Park (2023), Seoul (2024), Paris (2025) and New Delhi (2026).
- Organised by the Swiss Confederation, led by DETEC, with the FDFA. Federal Council Delegate: Fabiola Gianotti, former Director-General of CERN.
- Theme: Bridging Innovation and Trust. It brings together governments, international organisations, academia, the private sector and civil society.
- Before the Summit, Road to Geneva events can be registered on the official website; a call for side events is announced for early 2027.
The AI for Good summit
- Organised by the ITU, in partnership with 53 United Nations organisations, and co-convened with Switzerland.
- In 2027 it runs from 21 to 24 June: exhibitions and activities from the 21st, official opening on Wednesday 23 June.
- The ITU invites in particular the delegations of its Member States and members; it publishes its own registration arrangements.
What links them
According to the ITU, the Geneva AI Summit will be held back to back with AI for Good and with the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). In the same week, many independent events will take place in Geneva: they are listed in the GVA AI agenda.
Key points
- Each summit publishes its own participation arrangements on its official website.
- To organise an event during the week: the official call for side events is announced for early 2027. To find a venue, speakers or volunteers: GVA AI Connect.
Sources
- Circulaire de l'UIT sur le sommet AI for Good 2027
- OFCOM : Geneva AI Summit 2027
- Conseil fédéral, 12 août 2026
- Site officiel AI for Good 2027
- Site officiel du Geneva AI Summit
Information checked on 7 November 2026. GVA AI is not the Summit website. Official reference: genevaaisummit.swiss.
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